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A Message from the Commissioner
Agriculture, like most industries, is constantly changing.
As an important contributor to the Mountain State, agriculture is more than the 20,000
family farms that can be found throughout West Virginia.
A recent quantitative study to determine the economic impact of the more than 400
agribusinesses statewide found that these success stories generated over $100 million in
revenue last year. From honey to salsa, maple syrup to hot peppers, these diverse
businesses not only benefit our economy, but also serve as ambassadors of the great
things available in West Virginia.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is more than farming. We work each day to
accomplish the many priorities that face agriculture, economic development, public health
and our environment. I accept these challenges as Commissioner of Agriculture and look
forward to building on past successes while growing a better West Virginia that we leave
to future generations.
Agriculture, like most industries, is constantly changing.
As an important contributor to the Mountain State, agriculture is more than the 20,000
family farms that can be found throughout West Virginia.
A recent quantitative study to determine the economic impact of the more than 400
agribusinesses statewide found that these success stories generated over $100 million in
revenue last year. From honey to salsa, maple syrup to hot peppers, these diverse
businesses not only benefit our economy, but also serve as ambassadors of the great
things available in West Virginia.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is more than farming. We work each day to
accomplish the many priorities that face agriculture, economic development, public health
and our environment. I accept these challenges as Commissioner of Agriculture and look
forward to building on past successes while growing a better West Virginia that we leave
to future generations.
